1989/04/25 City Council Minutes7 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes
April 25, 1959
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular
session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices, h750 Commerce
'Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with ?Mayor Cochran presiding. The open
regular session was oreceded by a closed session which commenced
at 7 :00 P -m-
Call to Order Mavor Cochran called the regular session to order at approximately
7:13 n.m. and advised that a closed session commenced this evening
at 7:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters and real estate
negotiations.
Roll Call Present: (5) Council members Fck, Hollingsworth, ziopkins, Spiro,
and Cochran.
Absent: (0) None.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, Planning nirector Skanchv, and City Attorney Flitner.
Approval of Minutes. iJpon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council
Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, the minutes of the meeting
of April 11, 1939 were approved as corrected per Council Member
Spiro regarding statements omitted in Matters from Council /General
Plan Review. On Page 6, and of the first paragraph, include the
following comments: 1) that there not be City Council members or
Planning Commission members on the General Plan Committee, but
they he maintained in an advisory role; and 2) that there could
possibly be two subcommittees, one for agriculture and one for
sphere of influence. At the end of the last sentence of the
second paragraph of general Plan Review at the top of Page 7,
change the word "plan" to the word "committee" to correctly read
re-design the make up of the committee to nroceed ". At the
bottom of Page 7 in the last paragraph of the General Plan Review,
council agreed that on 'jay 9th it will set dates for work sessions
on the General Plan.
Approval of Rills ilpon motion by Councilman tiollinlasworth, seconded by Councilman
11opkins, and unanimously approved, the hills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $1,534,584.49 were approved. CDA
bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $335,632.15
were approved.
Plop- agendaed Mayor Cochran queried if any Council member bad any non- agendaed
Items items to add to the agenda. No one responded.
Unscheduled Public Mavor Cochran stated that in compliance with State Law (The grown
Appearances Act), anyone. in the audience •.aho wished to make a comment may do
so at this time. ` ?o one responded.
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CONSENT CAL ENDAR
Mayor Cochran queried if anyone had any questions regarding the
matters on the consent calendar. No one responded.
Acknowledging the City 14anager /Clerk's report on the posting of
the agenda.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION nF TTTF CITY COUNCTL ACCEPTING (1,TZANT nEFDS FROM
89 -55 OCRANTS (for landscape parcels and well site, Spreckels Place
Units 3 and 4)
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ATTTH0RT7,I7,T; OUTTCLAI'! D77,T) TO nFBRA T1',IVES74rNT
39 -56 CORPORATION (To Release Right, Title and Interest in Sewer
Easement in Spreckees Subdivision)
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar was
approved as outlined on the meeting's agenda.
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Ro'.'TN°RT PAR': TO REDUCE THE `1E14BERSHIP
512 OF THE ROTINERT PARK RF,CREATIO?,T AND PARKS COMMISSION TO FIVE
MEMBERS BY ATTRITION AND AMENDING SECTION 2.32.020 OF TTIE ROPNERT
PARK CITY COnF TO SO PROVIDE
City Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, ordinance No. 512 was adopted.
Scheduled Public Lewis Kuehm, 1406 Gregory Court, Sandy Hamilton, 1079 San
Avpe:-- lances Francisco Way, and Bob Jonas, 4949 Snyder Lane, were recognized as
representatives of Rohnert Park 1969 Founders nays
Committee to accent a proclamation from C rn,nril ranardinv rho
event to be held on Sept. 22, 23 and ?4, 1939. Mayor Cochran
presented the proclamation accordingly.
Resolution No. A RFSOLiTTION OF TTIF CI tY OIJRICIL OF T�TF CITY OF I TTr.1FRT PARK
39 -57 FINDING AND DETERMINI'TG THAT TTIF PUBLIC T "TTERTRST AND NECESSITY
RFQUIRF T97 ACOTTISITION OF CETZ7AI"T PROPERTY OR I'dTF,T? .STS IN REAL
PROPERTY SntjTTT OF rAST COTATI AVENUE (TTTE PROJECT)
Acquisition of Land City Manager Callinan referred to maps on the wall and explained
acquisition of land (remnant parcel) south of E. Cotati Avenue and
that pursuant to Council action taken on February 213, 1.98-1,
proceedinns have been initiated to acquire the parcel south of R.
Cotati Avenue (near Maurice ,eve. extension between Episcopal
Church and Spreckels Place Unit 'in. 3 Subdivision) with said
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parcel to be used for City well site, fire station site, and
public street. City Attorney Flitner has been handling this
matter for the City. In keening with the requirements of law,
time has heen allotted on the Council agenda to provide an
opportunity for the nronerty owner to address the City Council
concerning the City's interests in acquiring this property. This
is a procedural step thzt is a requirement of State law. After
the presentation from the property owner, if any is forthcoming,
the resolution listed on the agenda can he considered for
adoption. Tt would find and determine that the public's interest
requires the acquisition of the property. Acquisition would be
accomplished through eminent domain proceedings unless agreement
with the property owner. City Attorney Flitner has made contact
with the would —be owners and made an offer to them last Friday.
City Attorney Flitner stated that the resolution determines
tonight that this is the hest place for the Citv well site, fire
station site, and public street usage, and that there will still
be onportunity for owners to negotiate the value. Discussion
followed.
"Mayor Cochran asked for anv from public desiring to speak at this
time, to come forward. No one responded. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman ?Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
14ollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
89 -57 was waived and said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution ?10. RESOLUTION OF TiTE CITY COUNCIL OF 711 CITY OF ROMTF.RT PARK
'19 -58 RE'TA'MI'TG RHONnA !,TAY TO RFRECCA r ?AY
Planning and Zoning: Planning nirector Skanchv explained this is a Public Rearing
File No. 1312 regarding File 'To.1312 and gives consideration of street name
change, (Rhonda Way to Rebecca flay) in !Iniversity Park Subdivision
Units 1 and 2 on northeast corner of Snyder Lane and Fast Cotati
Avenue. Tie referred Council to copies provided of resolution for
consideration and attached staff report explaining that the reason
for this street name change is that there is a Ronda Street within
the City of Rohnert park located in the Rancho Feliz Mobile ?Tome
Park. In order to alleviate confusion by the Public Safety
Department or the post office, renaming of this street has been
requested.
Public Nearing PMavor Cochran opened the scheduled public hearing on the
consideration of street name change (Rhonda Tlav to Rebecca flay).
There being no one desiring to sneak, 'Mayor Cochran closed the
public hearing.
niscussion followed during which Councilman TTopkins proposed
changing the street name to Rasmussen day instead of Rebecca Way.
Council concurred.
Upon motion by Councilman 7 opkins, seconded by 'Mayor Cochran, and
unanimously approved, Resolution "To. '39 -5 making the street name
change from Rhonda �!av to ^asmussen T?ay instead of to Rebecca Way
was adopted.
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File No. 1309 City Manager Callinan explained File No. 1304 gives consideration
lieneral Plan of Amending, Rohnert Park general. Plan Land U se Element from
TTtilities to Tndustrial and Distribution for three (3) narcels
totaling 70.17 acres located on west side of Redwood Drive, north
of and contiguaous to Iiinebaugh Creek, east of and contiguous to
Lahath Avenue and south of and contiguous to J. Rogers Lane and
Press Democrat_ building and rezoninb subject properties from A
(Agricultural to 1'1L /PT) (Limited Industrial /Planned Unit
Development) district. This was continued from March 28th and
April 11th Council meetings, and inasmuch as the Planning
Commission has not vet acted on "Tegative Declaration for this
matter, it is to he continued on "fay ?3rd meeting. The Council
concurred.
City Manager Leaves City 'tanager. Callinan left the council chamber at approximately
7 :36 p.m.
File No. 1254 Planning Director Skanchy explained File "Io. 1254 is regarding
Codding Office Codding Enterprises Site Plan and Architectural Review application
Building for a three story 23,000 square foot bank and office building to
be located on southeast corner of Redwood Drive and the Rohnert
Park Expressway in the CR /PD district. Tie stated that Council has
been provided with a copy of the Planning Staff Report dated March
23, 1989 regarding this matter, and pointed out the changes from
the original plans contained therein. Planning Director Skanchy
stated that based on the revised plans submitted, the Planning
Commission did approve.
Discussion followed in which David Watell, President of the bank
was recognized to respond to Council .Member Spiro's question
regarding location of ATM machine stating it would he located in
the front entrance directly beside the night depository. He also
responded to Councilman ?iopkins question regarding n drive -up
window, stating they did not feel one was needed at this point and
that the building is not designed to incorporate a drive -up
rxaTiniiiy; i,i.rec[`O F Skanchy shared that all non - residential
applicants are required to fill out the industrial Vastewater
Questionnaire for transmittal to the City of Santa Rosa and that
this action is pending before ground breaking can proceed.
tTpon motion by Councilman lionkins, seconded by Council ",ember
Spiro, and unanimously approvad, the application, site plan and
architectural review approval. was granted for File No. 1254, being
a proposed building at the Southeast corner of Redwood Drive and
the Rohnert Park Expressway.
1:ity `- tanager Returns City *Manager Callinan returned to the council chamber at
approximately 7 :45 p.m.
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Fast Cotati Avenue/ City *Tanager Callinan explained regarding East Cotati
Snyder Lane Avenue /Snyder Lane area imnrovements that there's a problem
regarding getting lines underground for phone, p.G. &E., and cable
because of the cost to subdividers, so staff is working out a
program with the utility companies to make it a City project and
staff will present a resolution regarding this matter at the next
Council meeting. Discussion followed.
Resolution No. RESOT,TTTIO ^1 SETTTT' : T'AsTE ?En[TCTTON GOALS VMI rNDORSI`1^, A SOLID
Sp -59 WASTE RETYTCTIOn! STRATFGY
Councilman Eck explained the resolution. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and
unanimously approved, with the removal of the phrase specifying
that some other company might do recycling, Resolution 49 -59 was
adopted.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
Mayor Cochran referred to correspondence from Calaveras County
Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, stating that he would be unable to
attend the Mayor's Division of the Frog Jump scheduled on
Satnrday, 'lay 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Angels Camp, California.
Discussion followed during which Mayor Cochran appointed Vice —
Mayor Hollingsworth to represent the City of Rohnert Park if a
frog could be found. .Terry -Kohler was asked to locate a scout
that might have a frog that could he used for this occasion.
Councilman Frk referred to letter from State of
California /Department of Parks and Recreation approving a W,000
grant for the Commerce Blvd. Bike Path under the 1988 Park Bond
.Act — Trails Grant Program.
City 1Manager's City Manager Callinan reported that plans for the
Report: improvement of Robert's Lake Road are complete, but
Robert's Lake Rd that the project has been nut on hold Pending completion of the
environmental impact report for the northwest area of the city as
authorized and directed by the City Council. Tie indicated that
funding for the road Project was anticipated from the bond
proceeds of the City's Community Development Agency. Ile pointed
out that funds are not now available but the bond proceeds being
held in escrow could be used for the project by having the Council
authorize a loan from some other city fund to huild the Project
and have the City repaid the funds by the Agency when the bond
proceeds can he released from escrow which is anticipated in a
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follow up to acquire the right —of —way as needed for the road
project in the area to the north of the city limits, but that the
actual closing on the acquisition of the pronerty should not take
place until the environmental impact report is certified. He
further reported that City Attornev Flitner had advised that the
City could go to bid on the project, but could not award a
contract unless the environmental impact report was certified.
Discussion followed on the conclusion of which the Council
directed that the project he nut on the next regular City Council
meeting agenda to consider a call for bids.
Disaster ;grill City Manager Callinan reported on the City's participation in the
coimtywide disaster drill that was held on April 6th. ue
indicated that he felt pleased with the performance of the
City staffers involved in the drill.
Barrier Awareness nay .
City ?-tanager Callinan informed the Council that
he would
be
participating in the countywide Barrier Awareness
Day which
is
taking place on Thursday, May 4th.
Corporation Yard
City Manager Callinan reminded the Council that the
dedication
of
Dedication
the Public Works Corporation Yard additional building is scheduled
for Thursday, April 27th at 5 :00 p.m.
Rxpresswav
City ^tanager Callinan asked the Council when it would
he able
to
Groundbreaking
schedule a groundbreaking for the project for the
extension
for
the Rohnert Park Expressway to Stony Point Road.
The Council
decided that said groundbreaking should be held on
Thursday,
May
4th at noon.
Theater City Manager Callinan advised that the Council. had been provided
with copies of the previous Operations and Management Study for
the Cultural Arts Facility and a report prepared by 'ficheal Crice,
the Theater ;Manager. Fie suggested a Council work session to
discuss the theater and the reports with 'ir. rr.ice and himself.
The Council agreed that it would schedule a work session for 4:30
p.m. on Tuesday, 'lay 9th before the regular scheduled City Council
and that the work session would commence at the Community Center
site with a tour of the theater.
General Plan A brief discussion was held concerning Council work sessions on
the General Plan. The Council indicated that it will discuss and
decide dates for the work sessions at its !tay 9th meeting.
Golf Course Club uouse City Manager Callinan referred to plans on display for the new
golf course club house to be built by American Golf Corporation.
Tie indicated that the plans for same had peen reviewed by the
Council's golf course committee and approved by the Planning
CV o..m ss
V l�u ti 1:f ion
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Projects Update Referring to the Citv map on display for location for various city
projects, City Manager Callinan gave the Council an update and
status report on the approximately AO public works projects that
the Citv has in one stage or another. Tie also reported on the
current residential and commercial developments taking place in
the City.
Bike Path City '+anager Callinan, referring to nlans on display, explained
to University the plans and program for the improvement of the hike oath from
Snyder Lane to Sonoma State University on the southerly edge of
Ranco Cotat.e 7i. ' gh School. Tie advised that the school district
would build the poject as part of its planned building program at
the high school and that the subdivider to the south, i.e. ''cBail,
would make a financial contribution to cover the cost of the work.
Price Company City Manager Callinan reported on the discussions that have taken
place with the Price Company relative to the development of
property on the west side of the freeway. Ile indicated he
provided the Council with the latest draft of the proposed
disposition and development agreement between the City's
Redevelopment Agency and the Prico Company. Tie indicated he had
discussed with representatives of the Price Company the City
Council's feeling that it did not want to pay compound interest,
that is interest on interest and that the latest draft submitted
by the Price Company suggests that occurring only after a five
year period. Fe asked the Council for an expression of its
feelings. The Council indicated that it would not change its
previous position and that is that it did not want the agency to
have to nay interest on interest and that anv interest that's
unable to be paid from the sales tax generated by the Price
Company in one year would have to be forgiven by the Price
Company. Mr. Callinan indicated that he would relate that
position again to the Price Company.
Discussion followed concerning the City being involved in the biev
down of the property noted to entice the Price Company to the
commiini ty.
Mini Fire Truck City 'tanager Callinan reported on the feud he is have with the
dealer and company who manufactured the riini pumper fire truck
recently delivered to the City. ' ?e indicated that the truck was
driven to Rohnert park from Florida and that tie did not feel that
the City should nay full price for the vehicle since it would have
over 3,000 miles on it when the City received it_, and should not
be considered as new. nisctzssion followed after which the ^ouncil
concurred with Citv ?tanager's feelings and authorized the Cith
Attorney and City `tanager to handle the matter and resolve it as
best they can.
Councilman itopkins Councilman iiopkins left the council chamber at approximately
Leaves 8:25 D.M.
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Wilfred Avenue City Manager Callinan reported on the efforts being taken to
Interchange assure that funding for the next stafe of modifications to the
Wilfred Avenue freeway interchange remains in tact so the
improvements can be completed as scheduled.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Honkins returned to the council chamber at
Returns approximately 4 :21 p.m.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner stated that Council has been provided with a
Report: cony of his letter to george 7 orwedel responding to his questions
Cable TV at the last meeting regarding the MultiVision Cable contract.
Discussion followed.
`tatters from Council Councilman Eck indicated that he had reconsidered his position on
Stadium Roof the construction of the roof over the box seats at the stadium.
He indicated that he felt that it might be appropriate to install
it, and he would be willing to consider it as long as it did not
cost_ the City any more than the funds that the City has on deposit
which were for improvement to the stadium, i.e. in the pro—
baseball reserve. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
place the stadium roof on the next regular City Council agenda to
call for bids on same.
Proposed Sign Layout City Manager Callinan referred to the proposed layout for the
leased freeway billboard sign on the wall and asked for comments.
Discussion followed in which Council concurred it was a .job well
done but that the colors and final design are subject to the
Council Committee's (Hopkins and Shiro) review.
.Lot Sizes Mavor Cochran stated there's a need for an explanation to the
Planning Commission and discussion by Council regarding lot sizes.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF CONC RATULATIONS TO J1iT,1IE W. RO^ERS "ROTARY CLUB
39-60 MAN OF TiiF YEAR"
Han of the Year Councilman 7oll4.rgsworth printed out that the local Rotary Club is
Rotary Club Award having a special occasion on May 19, 1939 for its Man of the Year
award and he would like to congratulate the man, Jimmie Rogers,
and also to nominate Jimmie and .Joyce Rogers for honorary
Citizenship status. niscussion followed.
Upon motion by 14ayor Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and
unanimously approved, Resolution 'to. A9 -50 was adopted by title.
Sister's City Council Member Spiro shared that in response to an invitation from
Sister's City Committee, she and Mayor Cochran were able to attend
a dinner at the Red Lion Tnn last Wednesday for Mr. Takefumi
Tkenaga, President of the 'Tashimoto Board of 'ducation stating
that he was able to tour our schools last '.•lednesdav and Thursday,
April 19th and 20th. piscussion followed.
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Santa Rosa Councilman Eck brought Council's attention to the flver received
from the City of Santa Rosa regarding the waste water system
stating, it might make it easier to explain why rates are going up.
'favor Cochran commented that this is called the Santa Rosa ' daste
Water System pointing_ out that no one has fought it more than
Santa Rosa, so thinks it should he re— named, and that Santa Rosa
should not get exclusive billing on it, and since Rohnert Park is
the second lar.?est user its name ought to he attached to the
system also, and asked that this point should he brought tip at the
next meeting.
'tnscheduled Public Mayor Cochran asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
Appearances appearance at this time. No one responded.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cochran adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9 :07 p.m. to 'fay 9th, 1989 at 4:30 p.m.
at the Cultural Arts Facility site (theater).
'Mayor